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Joe Cole thinks two Chelsea stars are future Ballon d’Or winners

Joe Cole has big hopes for two of Chelsea's most exciting players, tipping either, or both, to one day win the prestigious Ballon d'Or.

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 7:00 AM
Joe Cole thinks two Chelsea stars are future Ballon d’Or winners
Key Things to Know
  • Joe Cole tipped Chelsea stars Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers as future Ballon d'Or contenders.
  • Cole also named Jude Bellingham and Arsenal's Max Dowman among four English players who could win the award.
  • Cole stated that Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or victory opened the door for other English players to succeed.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has backed Chelsea duo Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers as potential future Ballon d'Or winners. Speaking to TNT Sports ahead of Chelsea's match against Manchester United, Cole named four English contenders capable of winning the award, also mentioning Jude Bellingham and Arsenal youngster Max Dowman following Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or triumph.

Cole stated that Kane's achievement has opened the door for the current generation of English talent. The Pride of London notes that while Palmer is established as an influential Premier League attacker, Rogers has also impressed early in his Chelsea career after joining from Aston Villa.

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